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What's your helmet of choice?
In hot weather I wear a Nolan N40, but I can't say I am thrilled with the feel of this 3/4 helmet. For colder weather I use a Shoei Neotec, a modular that I am mostly happy with. But I guess I am always searching for the "perfect" helmet that will be comfortable, protective and reasonably quiet. So I'm asking what others have found to be their favorite so I can start to narrow my search. Gives me something to focus on during the non-riding season.
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Schuberth c3 has been quiet, well ventilated and the communication module is great.
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At speed. A full face helmet is the coolest and least fatiguing of all options. I prefer a straight full face. Most of mine are HJC or KBC because I can usually find a model that fits my head shape well. I know I'm in the minority. But I don't like modular. They are much heavier and I don't need the features. On long hauls, a heavy helmet wears me down. I like the bang for the buck and lighter weight of a straight full face. I try to get last year's models because I'm cheap. Of course, a full face helmet is, by far, the safest way to go.
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HJC modular for me and the wife.
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My favorite is the Shoei Neotec.
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I really like my Shoie full face modular for cooler days, and I have a Bell Half helmet with sun shield for warmer days. The half helmet doesn't add much protection other than keeping bugs outta your eyes, but it's what I prefer.
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Schuberth full coverage flip up.
With all due respect, a Bennie or half helmet is in all reality not a helmet at all if you are interested in protection.
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Modular HJC C91 & HJC Full Face
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Bell was my first then came HJC and now a Shark EVO 2. I believe studies now show the chin area is the first contact point in most crashes both fatal and nonfatal. My research lead me to believe that European standards and testing edged out North American testing and standards, but not by much. The overriding difference was in quality and control. Not construction. JMHO
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Sena cavalry in summer and HJC modular for spring and fall.
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Call me crazy... but my choice of a helmet is the one that FITS, is COMFORTABLE, QUIET,
I have had several helmets in my life and I always go with the fit and not the name.
The brand name means nothing if the helmet is not quite right or comfortable. I seem to tell folks
to go their local CYCLE GEAR or Motorcycle dealer and try on every helmet in their size until
they find the one they like.
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Not a modular fan either. HJC for years, but after really looking closer at head shapes I went with a Shoe Air full face. All day comfort for me.
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Originally Posted by 2dogs
Bell was my first then came HJC and now a Shark EVO 2. I believe studies now show the chin area is the first contact point in most crashes both fatal and nonfatal. My research lead me to believe that European standards and testing edged out North American testing and standards, but not by much. The overriding difference was in quality and control. Not construction. JMHO
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It didn't take long working in the Fire Department for me to be convinced that I needed a full face helmet. None of the events I responded to had riders that planned on having an accident that day. A 3/4 helmet sacrifices about 35% of the protection you'll want if needed. A 1/2 helmet brings it up to over 50%, according to statistics.
Reality has a tendency of intruding in upon our imagination. With all the other advantages of a full face helmet. It is definitely something to consider.
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I have the Bell Eliminator Full Face and It has worked out well and has only fogged up with very low temps (below freezing at slow speeds).
I originally had a Bell Qualifier (Cheapest Bell Full Face) When I first got my F3 and it sacrificed itself when I had my accident and was thrown over the handlebars into a curb. The qualifier cracked when the back of my head hit the curb first then the rest of my right side.
The only thing I didn't like about it was that it was noisy as hell and the vent closures had broke from the wind and would rattle. Otherwise it was a decent full face for under a hundred bucks on amazon.
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Shoei GT-Air II with the Pinlock Visor & integrated Sun visor. Not cheap (especially here in Oz! ) but there's a pretty good size range and a variety of different sized pads & liners to suit most faces, altho you will need to check that the helmet shape itself fits your head. They've won awards for being significantly better ventilated & quieter than other helmets, and if you like Sena (not me - UClear Motion outperforms & works much better for me/my needs! ) there's an option that integrates one of their models (can't tell you which, I ditched it!) into the helmet.
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Used HJC modular for years but after wearing my Spouses Arai Defiant X I don't think I'll ever go back to HJC or any other. The Arai breathes better than any helmet I've worn and the shield is optically clear and without distortion anywhere. The lack of internal sun screen has been nicely handles with a Super Visor. Also just splurged for a new Aerostich Roadcrafter jacket and pants. Can't take it with you!!
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I use a Bell Qualifier, first Bell I've ever used. Seems OK, I don't really notice the wind though, it has cut outs for speakers. I use my cheap as chips Chinese BT-S2 pro for all my Bluetooth needs. My other long time helmet was an OGK, awesome helmet. However, they aren't made under that name anymore. Now they are made under the Kabuto brand, I have not used them since the name change. The OGK was quiet and very comfortable.
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I bought a HJC I 90 full face helmet.
It is quiet, it has space for speakers, it is light weight.
Deanna
Last edited by Peter Aawen; 01-22-2023 at 07:42 PM.
Reason: quite (almost completely) - quiet (silence, lack of noise) ;-)
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Originally Posted by Peter Aawen
Shoei GT-Air II with the Pinlock Visor & integrated Sun visor. Not cheap (especially here in Oz! ) but there's a pretty good size range and a variety of different sized pads & liners to suit most faces, altho you will need to check that the helmet shape itself fits your head. They've won awards for being significantly better ventilated & quieter than other helmets, and if you like Sena (not me - UClear Motion outperforms & works much better for me/my needs! ) there's an option that integrates one of their models (can't tell you which, I ditched it!) into the helmet.
I agree with Peter here, I have and love this helmet. Were it all year long even in the hot summer - my head is worth it.
Jim
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Schuberth C4 Pro, and as someone else said quiet, ventilated, and nice communication module.
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Interesting -- about 1/2 the responses include helmet sound systems (Sena, Uclear, etc). For any ride longer than 2 miles I use fitted ear plugs with my Bell SRT modular helmet. I also have a Bell Qualifier full face helmet with Uclear. Comparing helmets without ear plugs the modular is quieter. I think this is because the final head opening is smaller. Anyway I now ride with ear plugs to save what remains of my hearing ... although my wife says I have a listening problem too.
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Originally Posted by Motorcycledave
Call me crazy... but my choice of a helmet is the one that FITS, is COMFORTABLE, QUIET,
I have had several helmets in my life and I always go with the fit and not the name.
The brand name means nothing if the helmet is not quite right or comfortable. I seem to tell folks
to go their local CYCLE GEAR or Motorcycle dealer and try on every helmet in their size until
they find the one they like.
Ok Crazy, lol. I beg to differ with you. If you (I) choose a helmet for comfort right off the shelf it will become loose fitting within less than a year if you ride very much. Just JMHO from personal experience. I prefer my helmet to fit snugly from the get go. If a spot does not break in and give way and continues to be uncomfortable I work with it until I get it the way I want it. Not too loose and not too tight. If the slipstream moves your helmet around it's way too loose.
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